Best For First Date In Manchester

Big night planned? Take the stress out of a romantic evening with someone new thanks to our guide, which is perfect for all couples and wallet sizes too. From a choice of stylish bars or rustic restaurants to quirky activities and epic events, these first date ideas in Manchester are sure to impress your crush.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 15th January 2024




Cherry Jam

Cherry Jam is a favourite for first date ideas in the North West, thanks to its roster of bottomless events. Check it out on a Saturday, where afternoon tea is accompanied by free-flowing cocktails, or go in for Sunday sharing platters with the same unlimited drinks treatment. Better yet, there's boy band-themed bingo brunches too.

Immersive Gamebox

When you're looking for sober first date ideas in Manchester, keep Immersive Gamebox on your radar. The pair of you will step into your own box to get stuck into a whole library of hyper-interactive games, including CIA training programmes and alien aptitude tests. And if you aren't booze-free? You can have drinks delivered to your private area.

1UP

Whether D&D, classic consoles, Pokémon cards, arcade machines or boardgames are more your thing, 1UP has your back for a Didsbury date destination. Plus, you can grab cool cocktails to accompany wings, or continue to fuel your competitive spirits with ping pong.

What's on at GRUB

Offering plenty of cheap date ideas in Manchester, GRUB's lineup of events consist of everything from street food bottomless brunches to food or cocktail masterclasses, board game nights and burlesque. So, what're you waiting for?